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Senior Compliance Officer
Senior Compliance Advisor – Algorithmic Trading (Senior-Level)
Location: Fully remote Team Size: Part of a global compliance function overseeing 200+ traders, developers, and traders at a proprietary algorithmic trading firm
About the Firm
BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm managing the entire trading lifecycle—from software development to strategy execution. We trade across global exchanges in:
- Asset classes: Equities, equity derivatives, options, commodity futures, rates futures, etc.
- Trading approaches: High-Frequency Trading (HFT), Medium-Frequency Trading (MFT), and expanding into new markets and technologies
Our team is:
- 70% technical specialists (dev, infrastructure, testing, analytics)
- 30% business operations (risk, compliance, legal, ops)
- 100% remote, with employees across the US, Hong Kong, and beyond.
Culture: Transparency, open communication, and adaptability are core. We reward curiosity, cross-functional collaboration, and ** realist experimentation**.
The Role
Primary Owner of Global Advisory Compliance
Responsible for all regions, this position leads our pre-cleared rules framework and algorithmic trading governance while partnering closely with trading, development, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Real-Time Trading Support
- Provide guidance across all asset classes and venues
- Ensure compliance alignment with speed/volume trading strategies
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Framework & Policy Development
- Build/maintain a pre-cleared rules framework addressing recurring desk queries
- Develop a comprehensive algo trading governance model covering:
- Pre-deployment approvals
- Ongoing monitoring
- Change management
- Business continuity
- Information security
- Annual policy reviews
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New Market/Product Approvals
- Lead regulatory filings and client due diligence for new asset classes/tools
Core Compliance Oversight
Manage two Compliance Officers to ensure thorough adherence:
Day-to-Day Operations
- Trade Surveillance: Monitor across all venues (pre- and post-trade checks)
- Regulatory & Exchange Affairs:
- Handle CFTC/NFA filings, SEBI/MiFID II registrations, and FCA compliance
- Manage client due diligence reviews
- Interface with FCMs (minimum 3+ in order flow practices)
- AML & Sanctions:
- Screen vendors, brokers, FCMs, and counterparties
- Policies & Training:
- Maintain global policy framework
- Run training programs for all regions
Leadership & Strategic Direction
- Mentor/supervise two Compliance Officers
- Escalate non-routine compliance matters internally
- Act as bridge between compliance, risk, development, and front office teams
Qualifications
Must-Have
✅ Hands-on expertise: Built compliance tools/systems (not just policy docs) ✅ Direct proprietary trading experience: Prefer background from market makers, electronic venues, or trading firms ✅ Asset class knowledge: Commodities, rates futures, equity futures, options on futures, equities ✅ Algo trading controls: Strong understanding of hands-on trading controls and governance frameworks ✅ Global regulatory expertise: At least two of: US (CFTC/NFA), EU (MiFID II), India (SEBI), UK (FCA) ✅ Policy skills:
- Expertise in AML, recordkeeping, whistleblowing procedures
- Ability to design, implement, and maintain compliance policies ✅ Decision-making: Deliver well-reasoned, timely guidance at arm’s length from trading
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Nice to Have
🔹 Equities-specific compliance:
- Reg SHO, short-selling regimes, locate obligations 🔹 Exchange memberships:
- CME, ICE, LME, NSE 🔹 Position-limit regimes 🔹 Chinese connectivity: CTP platform experience 🔹 Trade surveillance system exposure 🔹 Framework-building from scratch 🔹 Automated AML/sanctions screening
Why Join Us?
What We Offer
🔹 **Agile Work Environment:**Like a tech company without bureaucracy 🔹 Expertise: Work with former hires from Tower, DRW, Broadridge, Credit Suisse 🔹 Growth & Learning:
- Unrestricted exploration of new markets/tools
- Role mentorship within a small compliance team 🔹 Flexible Remote Work: Anywhere globally 🔹 Benefits:
- Competitive salary + bonuses
- Health insurance
- Sports activities
- Professional training (non-compliance code)
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